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Hello friends,

A buddy of mine is being offered this on trade and he has asked for me to confer with the OF as to thoughts on this watch and reference.

I myself am not familiar with this reference so I thought making a post would be the best option for good information. Pictures below, please share your (educated) thoughts! Cheer
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Dan S
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Can't say much without knowing the proposed trade. The watch is what it is, an entry-level gold-plated Omega Geneve. Late 60s, hand-winding. Legit but not particularly desirable.
 
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More so just wondering if the watch looks correct - I.e correct crown, original dial, correct hands ect! Your answer was great @Dan S
 
Dan S
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I'm not 100% on the crown. I'd have to look at some other examples.
 
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I own an example of this reference but in SS. The crown appears correct, though worn a bit from years of winding. Case looks unpolished, with the original radial brushing extant on the front and sharp lines underneath. Looks like the gold plating has seen a few bruises here and there. Dial and hands look good. The bracelet is a mystery to me. Perhaps others can chime in there. As to the watch head itself, I concur with @Dan S: Legit but not necessarily desirable.
 
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mrbreen mrbreen
I own an example of this reference but in SS. The crown appears correct, though worn a bit from years of winding. Case looks unpolished, with the original radial brushing extant on the front and sharp lines underneath. Looks like the gold plating has seen a few bruises here and there. Dial and hands look good. The bracelet is a mystery to me. Perhaps others can chime in there. As to the watch head itself, I concur with @Dan S: Legit but not necessarily desirable.
Thank you for the confirmation.
 
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It's the bracelet legit? I never seen that model of bracelet at Omega.. I seen that the clasp has the logo but i do no think the bracelet it's legit..Regards
 
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Trade trade-in? Watch head only. Maybe $ 200 max. Band strange. Nobody wants that watch urgently ... Good for the Seller.
 
Spruce
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I don’t know if these photos help.

The first is a 552 automatic I bought from the son of the original owner. I paid £325 in 2019.


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The second is similar to yours, a 601 that I bought in about 2018 for £200.

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gatorcpa
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I think the crown is original and correct, but has lost its gold plating. I have a couple like that.
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Franco
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I think the bracelet has been added (non-Omega) and is only good for the bin. The watch will be near impossible to sell , may be 200-250 max
 
Nupero
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Am I the only one that likes that bracelet? 😁 Very period if you ask me. And I don't believe the watch will be that hard to sell. Just put it at auction and it will most likely reach about €200.
 
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Nupero Nupero
Am I the only one that likes that bracelet? 😁
I’m with you. I have no idea if it’s legit or not, but I think it’s cool, similar to a ladder bracelet.
 
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Nupero Nupero
Am I the only one that likes that bracelet? 😁 Very period if you ask me. And I don't believe the watch will be that hard to sell. Just put it at auction and it will most likely reach about €200.

Nope, me too. Omega = gentleman, Fat gold bracelet = pimp. So perfect if you want to portray yourself as a gentleman pimp!
 
Arancio601
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I sorta like the gold rally bracelet too... Reminds me of a 70's Seiko rally.
 
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